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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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By developing turbogenerator technology that will be scaled to serve a power range between 500 kW and 1200 kW, Rolls-Royce says that it can open up new longer routes that electric battery-powered aircraft can also support. —Rob Watson, President – Rolls Royce Electrical.

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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

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By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners. They can also use Bluelink to warm up the vehicle cabin while it is still plugged in to preserve battery power and check the state of charge.

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Cummins releases new electric powertrain for terminal tractors; Kalmar a lead customer

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The system is equipped with compact, temperature-controlled batteries allowing the vehicles to operate in tough climate conditions around the world. There are two battery capacities to choose from, 152 or 182 kWh. The driveline can handle a variety of vehicle configurations, supporting gross vehicle weights from 80,000 lbs.

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Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

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The agreements encompass machines such as hydraulic excavators, mining trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, and motor graders, as well as charging and energy storage infrastructure and equipment maintenance services. an authorized Cat dealer, will manage the maintenance and repair strategy for the equipment to maximize machine availability.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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Some key advantages of hydrogen fuel cells over battery-powered electrified vehicles is their quick refueling capability, longer range, more flexible vehicle size scalability and maintenance of range performance in colder climates.

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Winnebago, Motiv unveil all-electric healthcare vehicles

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Winnebago is displaying the vehicle in San Francisco, at both CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero Workshop on September 11 th and the Global Climate Action Summit 12-14 September 2018. Based on the average cost of fuel in the US, the eMLU is expected to save $150,000-$200,000 in combined diesel fuel and maintenance savings.

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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets. CALSTART Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority; ElDorado National; BAE Systems; Ballard Power Systems. Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit. Fleets Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hydrogen'

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